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Cameron fulfils pledge to address
health and safety regulation.

Lord Young of Graffham has been officially appointed as advisor to the Prime Minister on Health and Safety Law and Practice.

The 78 year old peer will undertake a Whitehall-wide review of the operation Health and Safety laws and the growth of the “Compensation Culture”.

Lord Young was originally tasked by David Cameron at the end of last year to carry out a review of what the now-prime minister calls the UK’s “over-the-top health and safety culture”.

He gave a rather controversial speech at this year’s IOSH Conference in Glasgow, where he told delegates Health and Safety is viewed “at best, as an object of ridicule and, at worst, a bureaucratic nightmare”.

Commenting on the appointment, the Prime Minister said: “I’m very pleased that Lord Young has agreed to lead this important review. The rise of the compensation culture over the last ten years is a real concern, as it is the way Health and Safety rules are sometimes applied.” “We need a sensible new approach that makes clear theses laws are intended to protect people, not overwhelm businesses with red tape. I look forward to receiving Lord Young’s recommendations on how we can best achieve that”.

Lord Young (pictured right) added: “Health and Safety regulation is essential in many industries but may well have been applies too generally and have become an unnecessary burden on firm, but also community organisations and public services. “I hope my review will reintroduce an element of common sense and focus the regulation where it is most needed. We need a system that is proportionate and not bureaucratic”

Directors comments:
We welcome Lord Young’s report. MBO Safety Services Limited ensure that all of our Consultants are Chartered Members of IOSH and have the experience and qualifications needed to guarantee a professional service. Bad advice can cost companies not only revenue, but their reputation and may affect future business. It is essential that all businesses regardless of size are getting the right advice.